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AF13 AVY

2013 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

87,216 mi
Last recorded87,216 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volvo V4070,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 AVY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 87,216 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 79,152 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bush,s perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 74,217 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 71,818 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 66,969 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S & O/S

Pass 23 Mar 2021 62,214 miles

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS & OUTER COVER SILLS FITTED

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Mar 2020 57,546 miles

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Mar 2019 51,389 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 51,389 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 45,176 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 37,472 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 28,804 miles

engine covers fitted plastic under trays fitted

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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AF13 AVY is a 2013 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2013 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 70,756 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF13 AVY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 13 years old, this Volvo V40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AF13 AVY registered?

AF13 AVY is a 2013 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 March 2013.

Is AF13 AVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF13 AVY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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